I recently replaced the manual trans fluid in my '09 base 1.8L and used Redline MT-LV. It completely solved the cold-weather 2nd-to-3rd grind i was experiencing. Not the cheapest at around $25/quart but it's one of the best $50 i've spent, not having to cringe at that grind every morning the first t...

I was experiencing this same grinding when shifting from 2nd-3rd on my '09 Vibe (base 1.8L) . At first it was only in cold weather and on the first time through the gears when pulling onto my road. Things were apparently warmed up enough by the time i would get to the next intersection and the grind...